% / NS , To: Files Subject: Ponape While vacationing in Ponape, 10/28/80 AOLL7O I made unofficial calls on the following people: The Honorable Tosiwo Nakayama President, Federated States of Micronesia The Honorable Leo A. Falcam Governor, State of Ponape Dr. Elwell Pretrick Minister of Health ; (not sure of title) Dr. Asher Palik Hospital Administrator The following are a layman's impressions of the hospital at Ponape. Professional l. staff \ 5 U.S. professionals are beginning 2 year terms Pediatrician Internist Ob-Gyn Dentist Pharmacist 2. There is active recruitment for a U.S. 3. 2 Canadians surgeon are on the professional staff GP/anesthesiologist Pediatrician/neurologist/Director of Education 4. (Dr. Steele) 6 Ponapean health officers 5 GP 1 ENT 5. May recruit a nutritionist, 6. Nursing staff all Ponapean also a. 27 TTPI licensed practical nurses, all graduates of 2 1/2 year training; handle patient care, outpatients, b. 24 locally trained assistant nurses 3J00868 44 OR